How to travel from Muroran to Gotō Islands, Japan
The distance between Muroran and Gotō Islands is around 1,709km (1,062 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Muroran to Gotō Islands by train, plane, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Gotō Islands → Muroran if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Fukue (FUJ).
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost¥35,730($260)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo then Hakata and then to Nagasaki(Nagasaki) then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration15h 15m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥63,660($465)
Multiple operators
Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then take the bus to Kyōto and then to Nagasaki Shinchi then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥50,790($370)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Muroran and Gotō Islands
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Muroran to Gotō Islands by train, plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which costs around ¥34,635 ($255) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥35,730 ($260).
The distance between Muroran and Gotō Islands is around 1,709km (1,062 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,510km (938 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Muroran and Gotō Islands by train, plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Muroran to Gotō Islands is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ¥35,730 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Muroran and Gotō Islands is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥34,635 ($255) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Muroran and Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Fukue (FUJ). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Muroran and Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Fukue (FUJ). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Muroran to Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Nagasaki (NGS) then take a ferry to Fukue. instead which will take 6h 30m.
The closest major airport to Gotō Islands is Nagasaki Airport (NGS) (NGS) which is approximately 104km (65 miles) from Gotō Islands. Amakusa Airport (AXJ) (AXJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Muroran to Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Nagasaki (NGS) then take a ferry to Fukue. instead which will take 6h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Muroran to Gotō Islands is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around ¥36,005 ($265).
Compare travel optionsbetween Muroran and Gotō Islands
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 30m | ¥35,730($260) | hourly | 1,709km (1,062 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 6h 30m | ¥36,005($265) | 4 times a day | 1,836km (1,141 miles) |
| Train to Minami-Chitose, plane and ferry | 7h 40m | ¥34,635($255) | 4 times a day | 1,780km (1,106 miles) |
| Train to Hakodate, plane and ferry | 8h 35m | ¥46,000($335) | 4 times a day | 2,002km (1,244 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 15h 15m | ¥63,660($465) | 4 times a day | 2,327km (1,446 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 6h | ¥50,790($370) | once daily | 2,375km (1,476 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Muroran and Gotō Islands
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Solaseed Air
AIRDO
Train operators
Ferry operators
Kyuushuu Shosen
Bus companies
Kintetsu Bus
Airports near Gotō Islands
The following major airports near Gotō Islands offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Nagasaki Airport (NGS)
- Distance
- 104km (65 miles) from Gotō Islands
Amakusa Airport (AXJ)
- Distance
- 125km (78 miles) from Gotō Islands
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 179km (111 miles) from Gotō Islands